Archive for the ‘Noble Path’ tag
A stellar review for Art Hirahara “Noble Path”…
www.criticaljazz.com
The one that got away for 2011?
Art Hirahars began turning heads with his work on saxophonist Fred Ho’s more out of the box releases, but Hirahara’s voicing on Noble Path are a mirror image of this aptly titled release from Posi-Tone. While occasionally pushing the musical envelope as fitting the composition there is an intimate charm to this release featuring e ...Read More
Tom Hull reviews David Gibson and Art Hirahara
http://tomhull.com/blog/archives/1674-Jazz-Prospecting-CG-27,-Part-12.html
David Gibson: End of the Tunnel (2010 [2011], Posi-Tone): Trombone player, fifth album since 2002, the first three on retro-leaning Nagel-Heyer. Quartet, with Julius Tolentino on alto sax, Jared Gold on organ, and Quincy Davis on drums. Strong showing for Gold, who contributes two tunes (vs. five for Gibson, plus c ...Read More
Art Hirahara “Noble Path” review from DownBeat…
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Some piano players just feel good. Count Basie was a master of subtle humor. Cedar Walton added a unique melodic twist to inventive progressions (and it feels good). Roger Kellaway, Red Garland, Vince Guaraldi and such contemporary players as Geffrey Keezer exemplify an effervescent, forward motion approach that, in contrast to sounding “soulful” or cerebral, simply re ...Read More
Another review for Art Hirahara “Noble Path”…
trioriot.blogspot.com
Art Hirahara’s new debut CD Noble Path is full of well crafted stories told in a contemporary style that borrows more from the mainstream than the modern – but don’t let that fool you – this is an exciting new trio with depth and width in their vision and execution. Hirahara builds tension and excitement with two hands, the left locking into full fingered voici ...Read More
AAJ review for Art Hirahara “Noble Path”….
www.allaboutjazz.com
Art Hirahara has gained the most notice for his work on saxophonist Fred Ho’s adventurous outings, but the pianist’s own music, while occasionally outward bound, often has a more immediately accessible sound to it. Featuring eight pieces from Hirahara’s pen and four newly arranged classics,Noble Path is a piano trio record that’s both commonplace and u ...Read More
Richard Kamins Step Tempest review for Art Hirahara “Noble Path”…
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Born in the Bay Area of San Francisco, pianist Art Hirahira has been playing, studying and teaching music most of his life. He’s studied with Charlie Haden and Wadada Leo Smith at CalArts, performed with Dave Douglas, Vincent Herring, Travis Sullivan’s Bjorkestra, Jim Black, Jenny Scheinman, Fred Ho, Sean Nowell, royal hartigan, and Rufus Reid. His work on ...Read More
New CD released today on Posi-Tone! Art Hirahara “Noble Path”……
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Art Hirahara – Piano
Yoshi Waki – Bass
Dan Aran – Drums
Turn over a new leaf and tune in to the tasteful stylings of pianist Art Hirahara as he travels down along the “Noble Path.” Employing a wide palette of styles and sounds, Hirahara quickly establishes himself as a gifted instrumentalist and makes a bold statement of purpose with both his stunning mu ...Read More
SomethingElse! coverage for Art Hirahara “Noble Path”….
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On May 3rd, Posi-Tone Records will deliver a rare new album by NYC-based pianist Art Hirahara, called Noble Path. “Lyrical” is an adjective I’ve seen ascribed to pianist Art Hirahara, and it’s one he lives up to on this trio date for his first Posi-Tone record. Though he hadn’t been very prolific leading sessions, Hirahara has been busy on the club circuit sinc ...Read More
A new review for Art Hirahara “Noble Path”…
jazzinspace.blogspot.com
For his trio CD, “Noble Path” (Posi-Tone) the Bay area pianist Art Hirahara goes pleasurably old school, with an abundance of catchy, melodic originals. It’s a successful foray into the kind of music that one associates with leaders like Kenny Barron, Cedar Walton or John Hicks, and it’s clear that Hirahara holds a deep respect for musicians that ply the jazz trio ...Read More
The first review for Art Hirahara “Noble Path”…
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Art Hirahara – Noble Path – Posi-Tone
On Art Hirahara’s new album, Noble Path, the tune is the truth and the truth is tuneful.
Published on April 26, 2011
Art Hirahara – Noble Path – Posi-Tone PR8074, 63:09 ****:
(Art Hirahara – piano; Dan Aran – drums, percussion; Yoshi Waki – bass)
Pianist Art Hirahara did not start out as a jazz composer and inter ...Read More